Braised Chicken with Shallots, Garlic, and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients

1 head garlic

6 bacon slices

1 3 1/2-lb chicken

1 pound shallots

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Cook bacon in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and reserve bacon fat in skillet. While bacon is cooking, pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown, beginning with skin...